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Missed my Chance at a Million

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I’ve developed an innovative personal hygiene product called the Sneeze Pad, a groundbreaking solution designed to enhance public health and personal safety. The concept features an elegantly simple design that can be easily manufactured, with potential for aesthetic refinement and customization. This practical invention addresses the growing need for immediate sneeze containment and could revolutionize personal protective equipment.

A compact, ergonomic protective shield designed for personal hygiene during respiratory events. Measuring approximately 3 by 4 inches, this innovative device features adjustable wrist straps for secure forearm attachment. The surface is covered with a specialized, adhesive-backed material treated with advanced antimicrobial agents. When a user experiences a sneeze or cough, they can direct respiratory droplets onto the pad, where the chemically treated fabric immediately captures and neutralizes potential pathogens, preventing their spread and maintaining a hygienic environment.

In the aftermath of the global health crisis, my innovative solution remains unrecognized. Despite its potential to save countless lives, the moment has passed. While pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and medical facilities capitalized on the pandemic’s urgency, my breakthrough idea sits unrealized. The opportunity for recognition and potential financial success has slipped away, leaving me with a sense of missed potential and unfulfilled promise.

On the other hand, the pharmaceutical companies are still making their fortunes off me. Since I took the vaccine, I’ve had at least three blood clots. So now I take this medication that makes my nose bleed. I do put up with the nose bleeds so I don’t have any more blood clots. Oh, and by the way, I pay almost a hundred dollars a month, this after Medicare and auxiliary insurance.

It appeared that nearly everyone prospered during the pandemic, except for those like myself who continued to struggle with lingering health complications. While some found opportunity and resilience, I couldn’t ignore the profound loss experienced by those who succumbed to the virus and the families left behind to grieve.

Prepare Yourself for the Attack

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It is on the way, you know!

On a routine Friday, I stopped by my doctor’s office for a standard checkup. While discussing general health, I casually remarked about the impending pollen season’s potential severity. His knowing glance and subtle nod confirmed my suspicion before he even spoke,

Based on the expert’s assessment, I’ll need to maintain a robust inventory of antihistamines and related medications. Although unverified, a top local allergist confidently declared me the most allergic individual in the Mid-south region, necessitating constant preparedness for potential allergic reactions.

As the seasons change, I’ve developed a strategic approach to combat the relentless onslaught of allergies that plague my body during spring and fall. Drawing from years of personal experience, I’ve crafted effective methods to defend against these microscopic invaders that threaten my well-being.

Seeking shelter from seasonal allergies often means staying indoors with high-quality air filtration. However, daily life inevitably requires venturing outside. Protective masks can offer some relief, though finding an effective solution remains challenging. During peak pollen periods, I rely on frequent saline nasal rinses, which provide both physical and psychological comfort, helping me manage allergy symptoms and maintain a sense of control.

Another method almost as good is to move to a high-rise. As far as I’m concerned, as they say the sky’s the limit. The wind spreads the stuff so I suspect you just might find it on the tenth or even fifteenth floor. Unfortunately, as I referred to before, you will be faced with the need to venture into lower elevations from time to time.

Many experts agree that desert climates can offer relief for allergy sufferers. However, these environments present significant challenges. The extreme heat can be unbearably oppressive, making daily life uncomfortable for humans and wildlife alike. Ironically, residents often introduce non-native vegetation like grass and ornamental bushes, which reintroduce pollen sources and potentially counteract the region’s natural allergy-friendly conditions. Cities like Los Angeles demonstrate this phenomenon, where meticulously maintained lawns transform the natural landscape and potentially trigger allergic reactions. Despite the initial promise of an allergen-free environment, careful consideration of landscaping choices is crucial for those seeking genuine relief.

For individuals with the financial means, spending extended periods at sea offers an effective strategy to escape seasonal allergies. Some enthusiasts even embrace a nomadic cruise lifestyle, seamlessly transitioning from one voyage to another. While the exact expenses remain uncertain, cruising provides a unique opportunity to distance oneself from pollen-laden environments. Travelers should note that most cruise ships typically dock at ports two or three times daily, which may briefly interrupt the allergen-free experience.

Constantly traversing the seas to escape seasonal allergies offers an unexpected social advantage: the opportunity to connect with a diverse array of fellow travelers. Most cruise companions prove to be welcoming and engaging, transforming the journey into a vibrant social experience beyond mere pollen avoidance.

Well there is one more big, big advantage. You never need to do dishes.

Frozen Food

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The young man seemed confused as he looked back at the young woman who had just asked, “Do you eat frozen food?”

The young man glanced at the meal he just put in the microwave, then back at the woman. “Of course not. Who in the world would do that. I heat it first.”

Okay, before you complain too much, remember just how much you are paying for the little bit of entertainment.

The fact is, nowadays, almost all of us eat frozen food, well heated first. It has all sorts of advantages, certainly for me. It’s fast and simple to prepare, assuming I can find a magnifying glass with enough magnification to read the instructions. (has anyone come up with a magnifying ap for my phone?)

One nice thing, I don’t have any dishes to do after eating a heated frozen diner. The serving size is good. It discourages me from overeating. It’s fast. In the microwave, 8 to 10 minutes or half an hour in the regular oven.

If you have a large family, everyone can have their choice of what they want to eat. Some can have chicken, some chicken fried steak. Personally, I like that steak that looks and eats like hamburger.

To some degree, it is something of a preppers tool. If I keep enough of the meals in a large freezer, I can go for maybe a week off the grid. As long as I have a gas stove, I can have nice hot meals. The meals will remain edible in a well insulated freezer for at least a week. If it is winter, longer.

There are, of course, other forms of frozen food. When the kids were young, we used to by a 1 lb. turkey roast, whip up some instant mashed potatoes and some frozen vegies and we had a good Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Maybe it wasn’t what you would get in a 5 star restaurant, but the kids went nuts over it.

Now, with the kids out of the house, we either buy a frozen turkey diner or go out. We wouldn’t mind fixing it, but we just don’t eat that much.

I think others are doing the same. When we go out to eat on a holiday, we are far from alone. Usually, we have to wait a while to get in. Most are close to the same age as us.

Frozen vegies, I am told are healthier. They can wait longer to pick them because they freeze them in less than 24 hours after they leave the field. Fresh vegies may have to last a week before they get eaten.

Going back to the question by the young lady in my story. Is it really so bad to eat frozen food, as long as it is heated first.

Define Processed

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Many moons ago, can’t remember how many, I saw an interview of a woman who emphatically said we should never eat processed meat.

The interviewer asked, “Suppose I have a 1 lb sirloin and put it through a meat grinder. Is that now processed meat?”

Without hesitation, she replied, “Yes.”

More and more, there are people telling us we shouldn’t eat processed meat. In this case, I guess we should all throw the meat grinders away.

On the other hand, if the young lady was wrong and grinding meat is not classified as processing, just what is processing? Indeed, the first place our steer goes is to a “meat processing plant.” Does this mean we must intercept the chickens on the way to be slaughtered.

In the story of the prodigal son, Jesus quotes the father when he tell the servants to prepare the fitted calf. Just how is this to be without processing the meat?

Really, I don’t mean to be facetious, but those in favor of putting an end to processing meat need to clarify themselves some. When you come down to it, cooking meat is processing it. On the other hand, eating it without cooking it can make you sick or even kill you.

During WWII, soldiers lived and thrived on C-rats for years. Some people, as me, even liked them and all the food in them was processed. I have known people with type II diabetes who ate nothing but frozen diners. Seemed to be just the right amount to control their weight. By controlling their weight, they were able to avoid all the meds.

Does anyone really want those diabetics to go back to being overweight and taking the overpriced meds.

Perhaps we do need to cut back on processing a little. However, if so, let’s get more specific and let’s make sure we really know what we’re talking about.

Let me add one more important point. Regardless of what we eat, we need to thank God for it and ask his blessings on it. We all need to remember who provides, not only our food, but all our needs continually.